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Foundations of Modern Cosmology (Revised)

Foundations of Modern Cosmology

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"Foundations of Modern Cosmology" by John F. Hawley, Katherine A. Holcomb is a astronomy book and space science reference focused on Deep Sky & Solar System. Best for students, researchers, and serious astronomy enthusiasts.

Recent discoveries in astronomy have revolutionized the field of cosmology. While many long-standing questions in cosmology have now been answered, the new data pose new mysteries such as the nature of the "dark energy" that dominates the universe. This second edition provides an accessible and thorough text on the physics of cosmology and a lively account of the modern concordance model of the universe, from the big bang to a distant future dominated by dark energy.

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Best For: Students and readers interested in the physics and current models of the universe.
Focus: The physics underlying cosmology and the modern concordance model, including recent discoveries and the concept of dark energy.
Covers: The big bang, the evolution of the universe, and the nature of dark energy.
Why It Matters: It explains how recent astronomical discoveries have changed our understanding of the universe and highlights ongoing mysteries in cosmology.

"Foundations of Modern Cosmology" by John F. Hawley, Katherine A. Holcomb is a astronomy book and space science reference focused on Deep Sky & Solar System. Best for students, researchers, and serious astronomy enthusiasts.

Topic: Deep Sky & Solar System

Author: John F. Hawley, Katherine A. Holcomb

Who this is for:

  • Astronomy students
  • Researchers and advanced hobbyists
  • Readers exploring space science topics

Why this book matters: It matters because it helps readers build a stronger understanding of astronomy concepts, observations, and scientific ideas related to space.

Recent discoveries in astronomy have revolutionized the field of cosmology. While many long-standing questions in cosmology have now been answered, the new data pose new mysteries such as the nature of the "dark energy" that dominates the universe. This second edition provides an accessible and thorough text on the physics of cosmology and a lively account of the modern concordance model of the universe, from the big bang to a distant future dominated by dark energy.

AuthorJohn F. Hawley, Katherine A. Holcomb
PublisherOxford University Press
Published2005-07-07
ISBN-139780198530961
BindingHardcover
Pages569
LanguageEnglish
SubjectsLanguage Arts & Disciplines
TopicDeep Sky & Solar System

Format: Hardcover

Length: 569 pages

Language: English

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